Platform Engineer

Berkeley Square IT; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking technology firm in Milton Keynes seeks a Platform Engineer to manage and enhance IT infrastructure. This pivotal role involves strategizing technology upgrades and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have expertise in Operating Systems and be skilled in Python and PowerShell. The position offers a competitive salary of £95,000 - £110,000 and benefits including a non-contributory pension and performance bonuses.

Benefits

8% non-contributory pension

Performance Bonus

30 Days Holiday

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Share Plans

World-class learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Operating Systems, Servers, and Storage.
• Skill in scripting and automation tools like Python, PowerShell, and Ansible.
• Proficiency in either database technology or web application server products.

Responsibilities

• Execute assessments and develop remediation solutions for obsolescence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and provide technical leadership.
• Drive strategies to upgrade technologies, reducing risks.

Skills

Operating Systems expertise

Scripting with Python

PowerShell proficiency

Database Technology expertise

Web Application Server Products knowledge

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL

BM WebSphere

Oracle WebLogic

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Overview

PLATFORM ENGINEER | BANKING | HYBRID | MILTON KEYNES | INFRASTRUCTURE | ORACLE | DB2 | MS SQL | BM WEBSPHERE | ORACLE WEBLOGIC | PYTHON | POWERSHELL

Are you an IT Infrastructure professional looking to shape the future of banking?

An exciting Platform Engineer opportunity has arisen for the world's most renowned banks at the forefront of innovation. You'll play a pivotal role in managing risks associated with obsolete hardware and software components.

As a Platform Engineer, you will drive the analysis and development of strategies to upgrade technologies, reducing obsolescence and enhancing operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include executing assessments, developing remediation solutions, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing technical leadership. Your contributions will ensure optimal strategies aligned with architectural direction, minimising risks and maximising performance.

Responsibilities

• Execute assessments and develop remediation solutions for obsolescence and performance improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and provide technical leadership to ensure alignment with architectural direction.
• Analyse current platforms and drive strategies to upgrade technologies, reducing risk and increasing operational efficiency.

What you'll need

• Expert knowledge of Operating Systems, Servers and Storage
• Skillfulness in scripting and automation tools like Python, PowerShell, and Ansible.
• Proficiency in Database Technology Products OR Web Application Server Products (Oracle, MS SQL) OR (BM WebSphere Application Server, Oracle WebLogic)

Nice to have

• Docker and Kubernetes
• AWS Certification
• Understanding of Dev-Ops Tools

What you'll get in return

• 8% non-contributory pension
• Performance Bonus
• 30 Days Holiday
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance (Family Included)
• Share Plans
• Clear career paths
• World class learning and development programs.

My client can offer a flexible hybrid working pattern with 1/2 days a week on-site in their brand-new state-of-the-art offices in Milton Keynes. My client can also offer a competitive salary of £95,000 - £110,000

Unfortunately, my client is unable to offer sponsorship on this occasion.

Apply now to be considered for an immediate telephone interview or contact Ciara Holmes at BSQ Talent for more information.